AJACKT33Z LVN

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1. Should You Be Getting Overtime?

   AJACKT33Z replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   yes,memphis---it does. I haven't got it down pat, but that kind of payday 2x/mon------I haven't had, and I've been around.I've looked all over the net re overtime laws & didn't see this . So is it a raw deal as compared to other payroll plans?...

2. Should You Be Getting Overtime?

   AJACKT33Z replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   doesn't help me. Either I'm blind ,or this is a loophole:(I know something isn't right, but can't find law to back me up) ok hosp on a 2x a month pay schedule (not q 2 weeks---where some months= 3 paychecks) payday----10th & last day of m...

3. 2/4/09: Nursing Activism Primer-- Legislation, Lobbying/ Contacting Elected Officials

   AJACKT33Z replied to sanakruz's topic in Activism

   I appologize for not following up- I forgot that I posted on this subject, sorry. Well, I can't give documented proof, but asking & listening to "talk" and other opinions, I am sure that ltc admin. & don's, adon's, etc. (MGMT) from competing...

4. LTC info please

   AJACKT33Z replied to On-z-go-nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have 19 yrs in LTC and I see you are from Texas ( ca. & texas are the only states that call licensed nurses "LVN'S instead of LPN'S), but that's another story. I know a lot of ups & downs r.e. ltc nursing. I can't do the 12 hr. shifts eithe...

5. Well the Lawsuit has been settled...

   AJACKT33Z replied to DIPLOMATICRN4HIRE's topic in General Nursing

   precedent

6. Work place bullying . . . I am a victim now, and I am afraid to do any thing about it

   AJACKT33Z replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

   You'd think proffesional adults would act civil to one another. Remember how cruel kids used to be when you were a kid? Think of that person as handicapped emotionally; that you should tell her when you finally do it her way, for her not to be upset ...

7. Oh "wise ones" need some help asap (re: my son)

   AJACKT33Z replied to jdomep's topic in General Nursing

   Take to pediatrition NOW!!!! dx's are a dr's realm & this is not a place where to get tx for that poor kid!!!

8. Switching Careers - Have Questions

   AJACKT33Z replied to starbar's topic in Activism

   What I have learned in my life is that most math teachers don't SIMPLIFY the class by first not making statements such as "the next step everybody should know" or "well, the answer to this is rather obvious" or" there isn't anything hard about this, ...

9. Switching Careers - Have Questions

   AJACKT33Z replied to starbar's topic in Activism

   What I have learned in my life is that most math teachers don't SIMPLIFY the class by first not making statements such as "the next step everybody should know" or "well, the answer to this is rather obvious" or" there isn't anything hard about this, ...

10. 2/4/09: Nursing Activism Primer-- Legislation, Lobbying/ Contacting Elected Officials

    AJACKT33Z replied to sanakruz's topic in Activism

    I would be more active, but since being (not completely) black-balled, it would be 100% easier w/ an income not dependant on those that you actively oppose. I learned this the hard way, & it is very humbling, and very depressing. I read & am ...

11. Importing nurses from the Phillipines

    AJACKT33Z replied to Gardengal's topic in Activism

    U.S.-of California---a riot!! The financial info is that we are about fifth or sixth place behind other--get this--COUNTRIES--as far as gross number of capital (money) generated. I'm not sure about exact placing, but USA is #1, followed by JAPAN,ENGL...

12. Pt's who self catherize and hosptialzation

    AJACKT33Z replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    Every time you introduce an object from out side->into moist, warm (bacteria-frendly : growth medium) outside body 'germs' & other contaminats can & will hitch a ride. I would tell pt to buy a large amount to save $$$, because once used,...

13. Guys in Nursing...What's your Input?

    AJACKT33Z replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Marcus- have close to 20 yrs LTC exp. & let me tell you I've heard it all, gen'lly the female nurses are glad to work w/ us--it's always a riot to hear how ignorant people are--I usually have a flip remark(depending on the nature of question,atti...

14. Free LPN Nclex practice test?

    AJACKT33Z replied to mcruss's topic in NCLEX

    Take the test texas or california structures--it is not recognized in other 48--ever wonder why we are "lvn's"? Instead of lpn's? What a bunch of crap, we are not recognized by other states , but we accept nclex---one of these days the clown(s) who d...

15. RN's exiting from aged care postions

    AJACKT33Z replied to Tookie's topic in Geriatric

    Yes!! At last i feel some common bonds on this board!!! I hate to complain, but if you can't do otherwise......I have not complained about this dilema lately because it was all negative & who wants to be b****ing all the time? Last job was wit...